(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an owner of real property with delinquent real property taxes shall not bid on, or purchase, any other real property sold at tax sale in accordance with § 47-1303 or § 47-1314.
(b) An owner of real property with delinquent real property taxes that is being sold pursuant to § 47-1303 or § 47-1314 may bid on, or purchase, the real property if the owner pays all delinquent taxes, applicable penalties, and costs assessed against the real property.
(c) The Mayor is authorized to develop procedures and promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Oct. 23, 1997, D.C. Law 12-37, § 2, 44 DCR 4850.)
1981 Ed., § 47-1320.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 47 - Taxation, Licensing, Permits, Assessments, and Fees. [Enacted title]
Chapter 13 - Real Property Tax Sales
§ 47–1301. Delinquent taxes — List; notice of sale; public auction
§ 47–1302. Delinquent taxes — Notice to record owner; contents
§ 47–1303. Delinquent taxes — Sale of property
§ 47–1303.01. Definitions for §§ 47-1303.02 and 47-1303.03
§ 47–1303.04. Real property tax assignment; sale and transfers
§ 47–1306. Real property tax assignment; sale and transfers — Right of redemption
§ 47–1308. Real property tax assignment; sale and transfers — Invalid sales
§ 47–1309. Real property tax assignment; sale and transfers — Advertising expenses
§ 47–1310. Duties of Assessor — Furnishment of information
§ 47–1311. Duties of Assessor — Preparation of list of sold property
§ 47–1312. Liens for taxes or assessments — Petition to enforce; redemption
§ 47–1314. Liens for taxes or assessments — Sale of property
§ 47–1316. Errors in computation not to affect sales
§ 47–1317. Refunds — Taxes erroneously paid
§ 47–1318. Refunds — Money deposited for license
§ 47–1319. Disposition of redemption moneys
§ 47–1320. Delinquent taxpayers — bidding at tax sales prohibited